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ADA, MN—Two more years. The Ada-Borup-West School Board Tuesday approved a new two year contract for superintendent Aaron Cook. The new contract calls for a pay increase for Cook’s superintendent and business management roles. The amount of Cook’s pay increase wasn’t announced. The School Board’s vote to approve Cook’s new contract was 6-1, with Nancy…
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There was a bonding bill included in the Minnesota State Budget that passed on Monday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the Mahnomen Hospital wasn’t included in that bonding bill. Guenther says the State Legislature should focus its next bonding bill on local projects. Guenther says the City will meet with its lobbyists in the…
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The Minnesota State Education Bill was a major talking point at the Ada Borup West School Board meeting on Tuesday morning, as school districts across the state are gearing up for future cuts, and funding shortfalls after no budget increases to education this year. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says this was not a…
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This is School Board Election Day in North Dakota. Polls are open until 7 o’clock tonight around the region. In Hillsboro, one candidate is running for the only open seat on the school board; Bill Cotton is running to replace Tim Kozojed, who decided not to run for another term after 12 years on the…
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Registration is now open for the Traill County 150th Year Anniversary Celebration “Bus Tour to Caledonia” event on Friday, June 20. Event representative John Wright says the tour will offer an excellent opportunity to learn more about Traill County’s storied history. Wright tells us more about what they have planned for the day, as well…
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The Polk County Commission recently made some changes to future road projects that will save the county a lot of money. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee tells us more about the changes, and the money it will save taxpayers. Lee says the commission also made some shakeups in the county finance department, including the hiring…
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The Minnesota Legislature met on Monday in a special session to put an end to the 2025 Legislative Session. During a press conference on Monday Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson addressed the session, and made it clear that the Senate GOP Caucus did not agree with the state’s budget bill. Leader Johnson highlighted some examples…
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The Twin Valley City Council heard a presentation from their auditor at Monday night’s council meeting. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton is happy to announce that their 2024 audit came back clean, Bolton says the city also approved a series of purchases for the Twin Valley Rescue, and Fire Departments. The Twin Valley City Council…
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The Wild Rice Conservation Club will be holding their Annual Fishing Derby on the Wild Rice River this Saturday. Nicole Nagowski of the Wild Rice Conservation Club tells us what you’ll need to know if you’re looking to participate. The fishing derby is also a great way to promote the Wild Rice Conservation Club, and…
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The Norman County Fair is just over a week away, and one group that’s been getting ready for it is Norman County 4H. Norman County 4H Extension Educator Linda Houglum says her 4Hers have been hard at work, getting ready for one of the most exciting times of the year. Houglum also gives a preview…
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